PSG stun Bayern Munich in record-breaking 9-goal Champions League semi-final thriller

Defending UEFA Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain produced a sensational display to defeat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a breathtaking semi-final first-leg clash at Parc des Princes.

The nine-goal encounter became the highest-scoring semi-final match in UEFA Champions League history, as two European heavyweights delivered a night of elite football packed with drama, quality, and unforgettable moments.

Bayern Munich opened the scoring in the 17th minute after William Pacho brought down Luis Diaz inside the penalty area. England captain Harry Kane stepped up confidently and sent Matvei Safonov the wrong way from the spot.

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The goal marked Kane’s 54th strike of the season in all competitions and made him the first English player to score in six consecutive UEFA Champions League matches.

Shortly after, Safonov denied Michael Olise in a one-on-one chance, while at the other end, Ousmane Dembele missed a clear opportunity.

Paris Saint-Germain responded quickly through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who danced into the box, cut inside, and curled a superb finish into the far corner.

The hosts then took the lead when Joao Neves timed his run perfectly to head home from Dembele’s corner kick.

Bayern hit back four minutes before half-time through Michael Olise, who drove into the box and smashed home his 20th goal of the campaign.

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However, there was still more drama before the break. Following a VAR review, Alphonso Davies was penalised for handball, and Dembele calmly converted from the spot to restore PSG’s advantage.

Luis Enrique’s side came flying out in the second half. Kvaratskhelia struck again after curling home Achraf Hakimi’s delivery to reach 10 UEFA Champions League goals this season.

Only two minutes later, Dembele made it 5-2 with a low finish that beat Manuel Neuer at the near post.

Bayern refused to surrender. Dayot Upamecano headed in Joshua Kimmich’s free-kick to make it 5-3.

Luis Diaz then produced an excellent touch and finish from Kane’s pass to reduce the deficit to one goal. It was Diaz’s third goal against PSG this season and the 100th goal in 2025/26 for Bayern’s attacking trio of Diaz, Kane, and Olise.

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PSG nearly added a sixth late on when Senny Mayulu struck the crossbar, but the French champions held firm to secure a famous victory.

The historic win brought several milestones:

• Highest-scoring UEFA Champions League semi-final ever (9 goals)

• PSG’s 100th win in UEFA Champions League proper

• Luis Enrique’s 50th UCL win as manager

• Enrique becomes the fastest coach to reach 50 wins (77 matches)

• Harry Kane becomes first Englishman to score in six straight UCL games

The result ends PSG’s run of five consecutive defeats against Bayern Munich and also stops Bayern’s nine-match winning streak in all competitions.

Paris Saint-Germain now take a narrow advantage into the second leg at Allianz Arena next Wednesday, with a place in the UEFA Champions League final still firmly up for grabs.